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A Deacon’s Diary: I’m a Deacon Now…The Latest Stop on an Unpredictable Journey

A Deacon’s Diary: I’m a Deacon Now…The Latest Stop on an Unpredictable Journey

by Damian Torres-Botello, SJ | Nov 17, 2022 | A Deacon's Diary    ~ Approx. 3 mins

The first time I went to New York City I was in my mid-twenties, and my best friend, Jeremy, called me and proposed an adventure, “let’s go to New York for a weekend!” I’m not a very spontaneous person, but I loved the idea!  Every single step to make this weekend...
Closeness to God is a journey, not a prize to be won.

Closeness to God is a journey, not a prize to be won.

by William Manaker, SJ | Apr 13, 2022 | Jesuit 101    ~ Approx. 5 mins

The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to better understand the concept of “magis” which is used often in the context of Jesuit institutions and Ignatian Spirituality. To learn more, check out...
When I felt God close, I knew I was on the right path

When I felt God close, I knew I was on the right path

by Ignatius (Chí Nhân) Nguyễn, SJ | Mar 25, 2022 | Jesuit 101, Religious Life    ~ Approx. 5 mins

The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to better understand the concepts of consolation and desolation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101:...

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Has Christ turned your world right-side up? Deacon Tommy O'Donnell, SJ, reflects on how Christians are called to transform the world by staying close to Jesus. Based on the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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